president obama and mitt romney argued about the best way to bring back jobs to american factory floors. many manufactures say they need workers, but can't find them with the right skills. but now, some companies are joining forces with community colleges to change that. diane eastabrook has details. >> reporter: a couple of years ago, acme industries was in a dilemma. orders for precision parts used in oil and gas drilling equipment were flooding into the suburban chicago manufacturer, but c.e.o. warren young was having trouble hiring new employees for the extra work. >> they didn't have the kind of skills that we needed, and our mode was not to hire somebody who didn't know hardly anything. >> reporter: acme's problem led to a unique partnership with nearby harper college. c.e.o. young helped the college develop its new advanced manufacturing program, which trains students for high-demand jobs in automation, machining, metal fabrication, and supply chain management. 23-year-old marc bonfiglio is among the first students. he was a struggling musician who's found a new passion, welding.